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Giovas Family History

Giovas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gioia, Livas, Giove, Riojas, Govan, Grivas, Silvas, Lovas, Rivas

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Where is the Giovas family from?

You can see how Giovas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giovas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Giovas family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Giovas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Giovas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giovas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Giovas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giovas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Giovas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Giovas. For the veterans among your Giovas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giovas lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Giovas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Giovas in 1983 was 91, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giovas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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